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Aurora Red second grade team in action.

Aurora Red second grade team in action.

Flag football fun

Kurt Johnson
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Fall, fun, flags and football make a great combination for area youngsters as kids from Aurora, Giltner, Hampton and Henderson enjoyed a Saturday morning of flag football at Husky Stadium.
Dr. Steve Alberts joined the Aurora Veterinary Clinic in 1971 and ended his career last week, announcing plans to retire after 50 years.

Dr. Steve Alberts joined the Aurora Veterinary Clinic in 1971 and ended his career last week, announcing plans to retire after 50 years.

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News Staff
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Alberts ends 50-year career, all with Aurora Vet Clinic Steve Alberts was fresh out of college in 1971 when he accepted his first job at the Aurora Veterinary Clinic.
Anne Daly, left, will be selling A Touch of Health to Deb Nelson effective Nov. 1. Daly plans to continue offering massage therapy on a more limited basis in a new location, operating as A Daly Massage.

Anne Daly, left, will be selling A Touch of Health to Deb Nelson effective Nov. 1. Daly plans to continue offering massage therapy on a more limited basis in a new location, operating as A Daly Massage.

Touch of Health to change hands Nov. 1

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Touch of Health founder Anne Daly has announced plans to sell her downtown business to Deb Nelson, turning the page on what she said has been a rewarding health care journey. Daly launched her venture in 1995, working initially out of a rented room in Dr.
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners received a COVID-19 update from Emergency Manager Kirt Smith at the start of Monday’s meeting. 

The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners received a COVID-19 update from Emergency Manager Kirt Smith at the start of Monday’s meeting. 

COVID numbers climbing

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners received a COVID-19 update from Emergency Manager Kirt Smith at the start of Monday’s meeting.  Smith began by noting that the county is still in a similar situation, with positive numbers on the rise.
The Aurora City Council approved a $16.03 million budget last week, outlining a fiscal plan which decreases spending by a projected $230,000 though the overall budget is up 6 percent, due in large part to an influx of COVID relief funding.

The Aurora City Council approved a $16.03 million budget last week, outlining a fiscal plan which decreases spending by a projected $230,000 though the overall budget is up 6 percent, due in large part to an influx of COVID relief funding.

Projects boost city’s budget

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
The Aurora City Council approved a $16.03 million budget last week, outlining a fiscal plan which decreases spending by a projected $230,000 though the overall budget is up 6 percent, due in large part to an influx of COVID relief funding.
Haley VanDeWalle (left) stands with a rescuer from Zeus’ Place and Capital Humane Society employees Hillary Brandt, Emily Offner and Lindsay Thompson as the prepare for the journey back to Nebraska.

Haley VanDeWalle (left) stands with a rescuer from Zeus’ Place and Capital Humane Society employees Hillary Brandt, Emily Offner and Lindsay Thompson as the prepare for the journey back to Nebraska.

Love of pets takes VanDeWalle to New Orleans

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Haley VanDeWalle has always known that she was going to work with animals. From attaining her veterinary technician degree, working at a pet store and finally becoming the behavioral coordinator for Capital Humane Society in Lincoln she has strived to help animals throughout her young life.
Rollie Carter

Rollie Carter

Former AHS principal, coach left a lasting impact

News Staff
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Rollie Carter was tough but fair, according to so many who worked with him and attended Aurora Public Schools during his tenure. He raised the bar of expectations for everyone around him and is credited for helping create a winning culture. Carter died Thursday at the age of 84.
Participants on the ethanol plant tour pass around a sample of corn oil, one of several by-products produced at the Aurora facility.

Participants on the ethanol plant tour pass around a sample of corn oil, one of several by-products produced at the Aurora facility.

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News Staff
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Corn Growers tour ethanol plant Members of the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association took the first of several planned agritourism visits last week, spending two hours getting an up-close and detailed look at the ethanol plant on the west edge of Aurora.